Roleplay The College Chronicles (1x1 with aoi hoshi)

[aoi hoshi 3]

“You heard me,” Chase glowered, finally snatching one of her wrists, “you humiliated me! I’ve been the laughing stock of the campus since then.” His grip on her wrist tightened and he swung her towards a wall roughly. “I don’t take that too well, pinky” he spat the word ‘pinky,’ and curled his upper lip. Chase had never been rejected like that before. Not by any girl. He was hot and popular.

[Forever Love 82]

Light winced when her head hit the wall, Chase’s grasp on her wrist not helping either. She sucked in a breath and went to push him off of her, but one of the other jocks grabbed her free hand. “Let go of me,” she growled. She writhed, trying to break free. She had to get out of this!

Edited August 29, 2018 by Forever Love

[aoi hoshi 3]

“Heh, heh, not so tough now, are ya?” Chase mocked, bringing his face closer to hers so that his breath mingled with hers. His friend cackled beside him, swaying as he fished a phone from his pocket to record Chase’s triumph with his free hand. The inebriated ‘victor’ grinned. “Shoulda been nicer last time, pinky," he mocked, flicking the belly button ring, "Though I gotta say that this outfit..." He trailed off to let his eyes wander across her body, "definitely makes it worth while."

Edited August 29, 2018 by aoi hoshi

[Forever Love 82]

"Mm-hm," the third jock agreed. He sidled up next to Chase and let his fingers trail the skin of Lightning's thigh, exposed by her shorts. 

 

Lightning ground her teeth together, turning her head away from Chase and grunting in disgust when the other guy touched her leg. "Stop it," she grimaced. She fought to ignore the fact that another was filming this whole thing. This is humiliating, and disgusting, and... Someone fingered the tips of her ponytail after she turned her head and sniffed her hair. It automatically made her stiffen up. Chase had her pinned, and it was three against one. She couldn't take on all of them!

 

"You think anyone's coming for you? No one's around, sweetcheeks," Chase's friend said, still fingering her hair. She smelled like honey. "Everyone's at the festival, but you're gonna help us have our own good time."

[aoi hoshi 3]

Chase brought his lips right next to her ear. His whisper was husky. “I bet your little boyfriend wishes he could touch you like this...” Chase’s free hand crawled from her cheek to her sides, lingering on her lower back before moving closer—eliminating the space between their bodies. “Don’t fight anymore, baby. You knew this was comin’. So just enjoy...”

[Forever Love 82]

Lightning felt sick. Tears sprang to her eyes. The mention of Riku hurt, which was probably Chase's intention. If Riku saw her like this--if anyone saw her like this--she wasn't sure what she would do. "I said get off!" Lightning cried, stomping her foot down on Chase's right in front of her. He was too close for her to lift her knee.

[aoi hoshi 3]

Chase yelped but didn’t release her. Instead, his grip became tighter. “Shut up! No one can hear you! No one cares!” Chase screamed. He was getting real sick of her attitude. So whiny. Why couldn’t she just accept it and have a good time? All the other girls did.

[Forever Love 82]

Light squeezed her eyes shut at the holler and tight grip. The fear lingered, as it was most prominent, but she also felt anger. Lightning opened her eyes and spit in Chase's face. She wasn't giving in! She couldn't! She was already near her breaking point, so if that didn't work, she wasn't sure what she could do to stop them.

[aoi hoshi 3]

Chase recoiled in disgust, but his grip on her refused to loosen. She was his prize. He wouldn't let go. "H-How dare you!?" He boy bellowed, his face contorted into something monstrous and ugly. Even now she had this kind of audacity?! "You're gonna pay for that. Just you--"

 

A swift punch to the jaw cut off whatever Chase was going to say next; his iron grip finally faltered on her wrist from the surprise attack as well. The perpetrator or rather hero glowered darkly from the shadows. The only visible trait his phosphorescent turquoise eyes. “What do you think you’re doing?”

 

The other jock, Chase’s friend, released Lightning and the phone in his hand at the same time, seemingly afraid of the snarl in the other boy’s voice. He looked like a child caught red handed with something he knew he shouldn’t have. “N-Nothin’ just...a joke.”

Chase, however, wasn’t apologetic. The haze clouding his mind was thick, like his skull. “This is between me and her,” Chase spat, jabbing a finger at Lightning with one hand while using the other to rub the side of his face that the boy had punched. He steadied himself again, and dove towards the intruder. His next words were an angry, drunken garble.

A sigh could be heard from the boy as he dodged the pathetic attempt and watched his enemy fall face-first into the ground. “You okay, Light?” He was finally visible now, silver hair clinging to his face from sweat. ‘I should have been here earlier...’ 

Edited August 29, 2018 by aoi hoshi

[Forever Love 82]

Light briefly glanced at Riku, but she couldn't face him for long. She massaged her wrist and glared at the ground. "Fine," she mumbled. The third jock went to help Chase to his feet, and she briefly wondered if a fight would break out. She would help, maybe--she wasn't too confident in herself right now. She felt sick.

[aoi hoshi 3]

Riku knew her assurance was empty, but he decided to leave it be for now. He turned his attention, instead, back to the group of jocks. "We're done here," Riku snarled, "Go home now before you regret it."

 

Chase chuckled as he lifted himself up off the ground. Dirt covered his face in nasty, scar-like streaks, and a trickle of blood leaked from the corner of his mouth. "Well, well, well, looks like the boyfriend did come for you, pinky!" Chase sneered, "but I ain't going anywhere. You just got a lucky shot. Boys!" Chase called over his shoulders to his friends, "It's time to teach this pretty boy a lesson."

[Forever Love 82]

Lightning looked up in alarm, eyes wide. What?! Chase was really going to fight over this? She couldn’t let Riku get hurt because of her. She looked to him. Would he fight or would he leave?

Edited August 31, 2018 by Forever Love

[aoi hoshi 3]

Riku rolled his eyes, not bothered by the threat. His fingers twitched for the familiar cold metal of his keyblade, but the boy reminded himself of the consequences that wielding his weapon would bring. ‘I’ve been without the keyblade before. And these guys are nothing compared to heartless.’ Or Xehanort. But Riku didn’t even think the name of the man who had caused so much ruin. Chase charged towards him then like an angry, drunk bull. His fists were wild, throwing uncoordinated shots at the silver haired boy again and again while his friends tried to attack him from behind. Riku, who had been merely stepping aside from these assaults, finally grabbed one of Chase’s wayward jabs and twisted the other boy’s arm sharply.

 

Nothing was broken but Chase yelped before gritting his teeth from the pain. He was too slow, too weak in comparison, but his inebriated mind pushed him forward and back, unsteadily, to his feet. “Guess you’re not all talk then.” Chase spit blood onto the grass and laughed.

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Light was at a loss for words. Stunned. How did Riku dodge all of those punches, from all three guys? He couldn't be superhuman, there was no way. She glanced at the four guys and called to the silver-haired one. "...Riku," she said, voice soft. She figured this fight was over, unless Chase wanted to push his luck. He clearly wasn't going to land any punches.

[aoi hoshi 3]

Though her voice was quiet, Riku heard Lightning clearly. The dark expression on his face visibly softened. "Yeah?" It was strange hearing her speak so softly--it tugged on his heart because there was a note of vulnerability that hasn't been there before. Not in the time that they had known one another. 

[Forever Love 82]

Lightning planned on telling Riku that Chase wasn't worth it and that they should just leave. She didn't mean to cause all of this trouble. She wasn't even sure how Riku managed to find her; he had been with his friends when she left. Light saw the bully attempt a cheap shot. "Look out!" she cried, reaching a hand out toward him instinctively. 

[aoi hoshi 3]

"Wha...?" Riku turned his head just in time to feel the impact of Chase's fist. The silver haired boy stumbled back but managed to keep upright. "Are you really serious?" Riku asked, not even bothering to nurse the bruise blossoming on his cheek. Chase wasn't particularly strong, but the punch was direct enough. 

 

"C'mon and fight!" Chase taunted. There was an excite flame in his eyes now as if the punch he managed to land was the ultimate confidence booster. He could take this loser.

 

Riku pinched the bridge of his nose and released a long, heavy sigh. What could he do now? He couldn't use the keyblade. His eyes, which had been trained on Chase, flickered over to Lightning. Maybe he could just scare the idiot away? Use some kind of repellant...Dark flames began to crackle in his hands. "I'm not going to fight you anymore, and you're going to leave Lightning alone."

 

"Oh am I?" Chase jeered with another obnoxious chortle. 

 

"You are," Riku affirmed in a low voice. The flames in his hands grew more sinister.

 

Chase swallowed as he finally noticed the threat in the other boy's hands. He was just dreaming right? None of this was real? Just part of a really bad hangover... "Uh...um..."

[Forever Love 82]

Since Riku's back was to her, Lightning couldn't see what exactly happened. But she could see Chase's expression. The two other jocks that came with Chase looked at Riku like he had grown two heads. What's going on? she wondered. Did Riku do something?

[aoi hoshi 3]

"Get the picture?" Riku asked. His tone held a false cheerful tune that was relatively creepy given the dark flames in his hands. 

 

Chase nodded and was silent. His boisterous confidence had been depleted, and the ruddy color in his cheeks was drained. This dude was crazy! "L-Let's go, boys," Chase called out hoarsely as he backed away slowly, "This chick ain't worth the trouble."

[Forever Love 82]

Lightning watched in silence, her back still against the wall where Chase had thrown her minutes ago. What happened? What did Riku do to suddenly change Chase's mind? "...Riku?" she called softly. The three bullies were leaving.

[aoi hoshi 3]

The flames dispersed from Riku's hands instantly, and the tenseness of his posture melted as he turned back towards Lightning. "Hey...are you, okay?"

[Forever Love 82]

The adrenaline slowly wore off, which meant the pain became more apparent. Lightning felt her wrist, which was tender to the touch. And her head pounded from hitting the brick wall. "...I'm fine," she answered, just like before. Truth be told, she wasn't sure how she was. How was she even supposed to be?

[aoi hoshi 3]

Riku shook his head and smiled. "You don't look fine. Let me check your wrist." Approaching Lightning, Riku touched her wrist gently. Nothing seemed broken. 

[Forever Love 82]

Lightning winced faintly. "It's tender," she told Riku quietly. Now that the jocks were gone, the area was silent. Her eyes adjusted to the darkness, but she still couldn't see that well. She couldn't even tell if her wrist was bruised. But...feeling Riku's touch, it settled her troubled heart a little bit. His fingers were gentle.

[aoi hoshi 3]

Riku brushed his finger over the surface of her skin. It made him angry to see her normally alabaster skin tainted with a dark purple splotch; one that he should have prevented. "I'm sorry...I was late. I should have been there for you." He cupped her cheek then and bowed his face. "I'm sorry."